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Sportsmail's alternative PFA Team of the Year XI: Underrated Fernandinho was key to Manchester City's Premier League triumph while Roberto Firmino led Liverpool from the front

As expected Manchester City dominated the PFA Team of the Year with five players when it was announced on Wednesday.

Controversy often surrounds the selection for the official team, with many players finding themselves unlucky not to make the cut.

Sportsmail takes a look at who were these unlucky players are and why they are deserving of making our alternative team of the year.

Sportsmail has compiled an alternative Team of the Year following the PFA's official shortlist
Sportsmail has compiled an alternative Team of the Year following the PFA's official shortlist

GK - Nick Pope – PFA Team: David De Gea

Burnley fans must have feared the worst when captain and last season's player of the year Tom Heaton dislocated his shoulder in early September.